 | ISBN: 978-1-58826-332-2 $65.00 | |
| ISBN: 978-1-58826-308-7 $26.50 | ||
| 2005/404 pages A related title: The Political Economy of Regionalism in Southern Africa by Margaret C. Lee. | ||
The authors first introduce the themes and concepts that guide their analysis. Then, in each of eight country studies, they trace the country's political history (beginning with the precolonial period) and analyze state structures, political and social actors, fundamentals of the political economy, and the major challenges faced by state and society. The final section of the book investigates issues that transcend borders: gender and politics, the HIV/AIDS crisis, and southern Africa's role on the continent and in the world.
"Scholars will appreciate its comprehensive approach; faculty seeking a useful but demanding text for their students will welcome it; and Africanists will appreciate its supportive evidence.... Highly recommended. —Choice
"This is a superb textbook for the study of Southern Africa.... A fine and eminently useful work that even veteran scholars will learn from."—William Foltz, Yale University
"A fine book, exceptionally well researched and written in a very accessible manner."—Peter VonDoepp, University of North Texas
"A much-needed and comprehensive text and analysis of the sociopolitical economy of the eight major states of southern Africa.” —I. William Zartman, Africa Today